Dunham v. Dunham

Plaintiff, Lena F.- Dunham, commenced this suit September 12, 1951, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment without specification. Two days later defendant answered denying the alleged cruel treatment. On October 19, 1951, plaintiff by amendment sought and obtained a writ enjoining defendant “from further occupying the home * * * during the pendency of the action.” It was served the same day.

The case stood thus for three months when, on January 21, 1952, defendant filed cross-petition for divorce on the ground of alleged nagging, destroying his peace of mind with “resulting injury and nerve…